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The international federation (联合会) of pickleball, with 60 member countries and counting,1． (work) to make sure that pickleball will be part of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

If you haven’t played it2． (you), you’ve probably at least heard of pickleball. Here’s3．   the game is played.

Pickleball takes elements from tennis, badminton and table tennis. It’s played on a badminton-sized court with a slightly lowered tennis net, 4． (use)square paddles (球拍) and a holey plastic ball that’s similar 5． size to a tennis ball, but much lighter. Since the lighter ball doesn’t bounce as much, it’s6． (easy) to get a rally (back and forth hit) going.

Unlike tennis, you can score only when it’s your turn 7． (serve). The goal is to keep the ball in the air, and if your opponent (called the receiver) fails to return the ball over the net, either from the serve8． in a rally, you get the point. Matches can be played in doubles or singles, and games are played to 11 points.

People who are really into the sport can join tournaments at9． (vary)levels. The first World Pickleball Games10．     (hold) next summer at the Austin Pickle Ranch in Austin, Texas. By 2030, pickleball is expected to have as many as 40 million players worldwide.